Special Test Supervisor II

Special Test Supervisor

Draper is a nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

The Special Test Supervisor has the responsibility for oversight of Drapers Special Test Facility (STF). The Supervisor should have a strong understanding of environmental test planning, preparation, execution, and surveillance for a variety of environmental test cells. The Supervisor is responsible for building a team of technicians and performing oversight and professional development to them. The Supervisor is required to have a mindset of continuous process improvement and supporting staff training to meet the requirements of the Special Test Facility. Responsibilities include :

• Supervising approximately three union technicians that support the Special Test Facility operations including scheduling daily work assignments and performing annual evaluations.
• Maintaining Environmental Test Confluence Page to include but not limited to : Inventory of existing test cells, locations, configurations and capabilities; user manuals; drawings; Table top drawings; Maintenance schedules (calibration, LN2 re-fill, compressed air, etc.)
• Responsible for coordination across programs to maximize efficiency of the Special Test Facility for Draper while meeting customer milestones. This will be accomplished by leveraging a centralized reservation system and assigning programs to the correct test cells while planning for maintenance of the test cells.
• Responsible for the overall Special Test Facility Surveillance to include but not limited to test cell usage data collection and failure rate analysis.
• Responsible for Sparing Plan / Obsolescence Tracking that includes Identification of Critical Parts (e.g., high failure rates); Sparing Quantities (minimum # parts on-hand) CAPEX; Storage & Inventory Tracking.
• Responsible for planning for Preventative Maintenance that is performed by Draper and External Vendors.
• Support the acquisition / upgrades / repair for all the test cells that are included in the Special Test Facility. These tasks include requirements development, facility planning, quotes, work with administration team for procurement (reqs, POs, etc.), installation & acceptance / re-certification.
• Lead and manage troubleshooting efforts and issues with the test cells and generate plan of action.
• Maintain 5 year facilities plan, including research and approved purchase / installation of all capital equipment.
• Work closely with many external vendors for all material purchases and for coordination of overflow work.

Duties / Responsibilities

Skills / Abilities :

Education : Bachelor of Science Degree in Business or relevant field of study.

Experience : Requires 5-7 years of experience with lab / facility operations management or relevant role with supervisory experience.

This position would require 1-2 year commitment to our Bedford, MA facility with the understanding that this would involve helping set up our new Titusville, FL facility and would be full-time in Florida starting in August 2027. Accommodations / Relocation would be offered.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Minimum Active Secret Clearance is preferred.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com .